Srinagar, Feb. 19 -- The Other Side "Our Rishies, Sufi sages considered the place around the spring spiritually consecrated. They preferred to sit there for hours to attain enlightenment. They planted trees mainly Chinar trees around the springs to beautify its surroundings. Locals especially our Pundit community used to do necessary cleaning to maintain their glory as they considered it a religious obligation"The recent upsetting news regarding the springs across the valley is not a good sign Wali Kak- an elderly person from a remote village had very beautiful memories of the past related to springs. He narrated, Our Rishies, Sufi sages considered the place around the spring spiritually consecrated. They preferred to sit there for hours ...